Local 701

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Up Comming Events

Good morning brothers and sisters. Today I finally have a few minutes to get a few things that have been handed to me up and on the website.

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James Certain pictured standing in front of an ambulance

In No Uncertain Terms

EMS Week is a time to recognize the sacrifices that EMS professionals make for their communities and to honor these skilled heroes w

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Jill feeds lettuce to Skeeter the giraffe.

Jill Erzar: Minnesota's Ambassadors to the Natural World

Some people have wild stories about their coworkers. Jill’s, though, are unique.

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Scuffy Paulson: Keeping Minnesota Moving

Minnesota winters are tough. In Rochester, several blizzards brought the entire town to a standstill. Major roads and highways were closed, sometimes for days at a time.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME California Members Strike Again to Protest Outsourcing by UC
Watch video of the latest strike against the University of California. — May 24
Council 31 Members Make Gains in the Fight for Workplace Safety
AFSCME Council 31 members who work for Illinois’ Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice successfully used their union contract. — May 23
Behavioral Health Workers Closer to Winning Full Funding of Student Loan Repayment Program
Establishing and funding this new loan repayment program, part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, is a priority for AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign. — May 22
In No Uncertain Terms
During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals. — May 21
Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday
On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero. — May 20

Senate’s Health Care Bill Just as Bad as the House Bill